CBS Premieres Watson Starring Morris Chestnut After AFC Championship

The new CBS series 'Watson,' starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, premieres this Sunday after the AFC Championship Game, marking a shift from traditional crime-solving to tackling medical mysteries. Set in modern Pittsburgh, Watson runs a clinic focused on rare disorders, following the presumed death of Sherlock Holmes. The show introduces the concept of 'doc-tectives,' combining elements of medical drama with mystery, while maintaining ties to the Sherlock Holmes lore, including the looming presence of Moriarty. This marks CBS's return to the medical drama genre, as it hasn't produced a series in this vein since the cancellation of 'Good Sam' in 2022. The series aims to offer a unique hybrid approach to storytelling, showcasing Watson's skills as both a doctor and a storyteller. With a diverse cast of characters, including Watson's ex-wife and various medical specialists, the show promises to explore the complexities of illness and its impact on life.